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communications or independent investigations. Although there have been no site visits, Commissioners Davis, Flescher, O'Bryan, and Solari announced they have driven by the site, and Commissioner Zorc said he had heard about (but not discussed) the Project. Each Commissioner affirmed that he had an open mind and was able to base his decision on the evidence presented and the applicable law. The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing. Community Development Director Stan Boling provided background and analysis on the request of Harmony Reserve LLC (c/o J. Patrick [Toby] Hill) to rezone ± 122.06 acres located west of 58th Avenue, between 37th Street on the north and 33rd Street on the south, for the purpose of constructing 301 single-family and 96 multi -family units, and to obtain conceptual Planned Development (PD) approval for a proposed age restricted (55 plus) community, Harmony Reserve. He conveyed that both the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommend: (1) conceptual approval of the Project, with conditions to restrict 37t Street heavy construction traffic and limit land clearing by phase; and (2) the proposed zoning changes. In response to questions from the Board, Director Boling provided additional information about the Certificates of Completion (CC's); the current and proposed zoning of the site; the 55+ age requirement; and the anticipated trip generation rates. Chuck Mechling, Operations, and Karen Mechling, Marketing/Lifestyle Director, for Insite Solutions, Inc., representing the applicant, presented a video on the proposed Harmony Reserve PD. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Andrea Moore, The Sanctuary, expressed concerns about traffic, and asked the Board not to allow Harmony Reserve any PD waivers for higher density development. Juliana Young, 5865 34th Lane, Shadow Brook, voiced support for the proposed project. Board of County Commission Minutes Page 6 October 7, 2014